Is art the antidote to heavy feelings? When I am feeling anxious or off balance physically, mentally or spiritually, the first thing I think about to help me is art.

Listen as I share some of my favorite pieces and artists and how they both help me and enrich my life.

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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What is to be done when you know the messages from your brain are wrong but you’re just not able to let them go? Listen to hear my process for how I reconcile who I want to be from what is available to me at the time.

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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We don’t always react to life the way we expect. Maybe you have felt it, too – that sinking feeling when you find out you have won something like an award or even a cash prize? Then follows the question, “Why me?”

What is it that sometimes makes me feel like I dont deserve to be a winner? Is it a good thing or a bad thing to question if I deserve it? In this episode, I share some of my wins and how I plan to celebrate and bet on myself going forward.

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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It’s incredible what you can experience when you simply pay attention. Recently in my meditation and writing class, I felt I needed to do more than just close my eyes. I sought more than my usual journey into the dark. I was pleasantly surprised when I found a sweet sanctuary in this new level of darkness. This week’s episode includes my insights and appreciation for this experience.

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Today’s episode includes two pieces. The first one, titled Assimilation, is about how to have a lovely start to your day. In the second piece, Buzzed, I share what happens when you let yourself go in the wrong direction. I hope you enjoy both stories. I sure had fun writing them!

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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I am not fundamentally opposed to rules. I think they are generally beneficial. Sometimes I just have to push the envelope, you know? And then sometimes it is as if my rules don’t fit everybody else’s. In this episode I share how I have come to love and appreciate this rebellious part of me.

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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After years of searching for God in art, churches, the ocean and even a spiritual commune, I found Him the most surprising and perfect way. I also learned that my God has a great sense of humor and is not afraid to use it to my advantage. I hope you enjoy this episode about my relationship with God.

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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Do you fear the unexpected or trust in something bigger? This is the story of how my search for spirituality and adventure in Nepal lead to the most romantic time I ever experienced and a world beyond my expectations – a world that includes grace.

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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Are there lessons to be learned from a condiment? Hear what happened when I ordered a special jar of marmalade from Scotland hoping it was like what my grandmother always had on her breakfast table.

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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75 years old. How did this happen? In this episode Akasha shares some realness and reflections on the ups and down of turning 75.

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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